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Brasfield & Gorrie celebrates investment project with new Birmingham jobs
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — General contractor Brasfield & Gorrie this week celebrated the addition of a three-story, 28,500-square-foot expansion that sits adjacent to its existing headquarters in Birmingham’s Lakeview District. The $18.9 million investment in its campus and hometown has already supported the creation of 64 new jobs in the city. The growth project was announced in January…
Alabama team heads to SelectUSA to expand foreign investment wins
Businesses based in countries around the globe continue to find a welcoming home in Alabama, as the state’s foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $3.5 billion last year, driving job growth in several key industries. Communities across the state attracted 50 FDI projects during 2024, resulting in more than 3,700 job commitments in automotive manufacturing plants,…
Governor Ivey salutes Alabama exporters driving growth with Trade Awards
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey today recognized five outstanding Alabama companies for their international success, presenting them with the 2025 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards during a ceremony at the State Capitol. The awards honor companies whose global achievements are elevating Alabama’s economy and extending the reach of the “Made in Alabama” brand. In addition…
Hyundai workers celebrate 20th anniversity milestone of Alabama manufactuirng facility
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) marked the 20th anniversary of its production launch in Montgomery on Friday with a day of celebration for its team members featuring family activities like carnival rides, games and inflatables, plant tours, prize raffles, musical entertainment and a closing fireworks display. Since opening in 2005, HMMA has…
Nelson Brothers picks Alabama over other sites for $19.4 million expansion
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair today announced that Nelson Brothers LLC, a global provider of specialty chemical products and commercial explosives, has selected its home state for a major expansion project. Nelson Brothers LLC is a joint venture between Nelson Brothers Inc. and Orica USA Inc. Its decision to grow in Walker County — over…
Commerce earns national honor for AIDT EV Technology Center
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Business Facilities magazine has named the Alabama Department of Commerce to its 2025 class of “Economic Development Organizations of the Year,” highlighting the $30 million Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology Center currently under construction by AIDT, the state’s workforce development agency. The EV Technology Center is a cornerstone of Alabama’s strategy to lead in electric vehicle manufacturing and…
Governor Ivey signs Alabama Development Fund legislation to power economic growth
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey today signed into law legislation creating the Alabama Development Fund, a groundbreaking initiative that will provide a sustainable, long-term funding source to power Alabama’s economic development efforts. “Today, we are taking a bold step to secure Alabama’s economic future,” Governor Ivey said. “The Alabama Development Fund will allow us to…
Angela Till announces retirement as Deputy Secretary of Commerce
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The Alabama Department of Commerce announces the retirement of Deputy Secretary Angela Till, effective May 31, 2025. Till’s dedication and leadership have left a lasting mark on the state’s economic development landscape, particularly through her stewardship of Alabama’s incentive program, which she led for almost 12 years. “Angela’s contributions have been foundational in…
Alabama’s Pursell Agri-Tech teams with Wastech on fertilizer venture in Malaysia
SYLACAUGA, Alabama— In a groundbreaking move, Alabama-based Pursell Agri-Tech is teaming with Wastech Group, an integrated agricultural and landscaping solutions provider based in Southeast Asia, to establish a state-of-the-art facility in Malaysia dedicated to the production of advanced controlled release fertilizers. This partnership will combine Wastech’s expertise in agricultural solutions with Pursell’s cutting-edge coating technology to create…
Powering the future: Alabama charges ahead in the South’s growing ‘Battery Belt’
The Alabama Department of Commerce is joining forces with Alabama-based partners this week at The Battery Show South to highlight the state’s growing presence in the advanced battery and electrification sectors — a strategic move to attract future investment as the Southeast continues to solidify its reputation as the nation’s “Battery Belt.” Held in Atlanta,…